What's the best mic for overheads?

Question

Hi, I am looking to buy a couple of overhead drum mics. I notice that a lot of people are using the KSM32's but I also see the Beta 27. I don't mind spending the extra cash if the KSM32's sound better but if the Beta 27's sound very similar than I would like to save a little money and get the KSM27's. Is the KSM32 sound better than the Beta 27 sound?

Answer

The Beta 27 does sound slightly different than the KSM32. We recommend that you visit your local Shure dealer to try both and determine which one you like the sound of. To see which microphones we recommend for overhead, see our online Selection Guide.

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